title: Optimizing shock wave lithotripsy: a comprehensive review.
abstract: Shock wave lithotripsy is a commonly used procedure for eradicating upper urinary tract stones in patients who require treatment. A number of methods have been proposed to improve the results of this procedure, including proper patient selection, modifications in technique, adjunctive therapy to facilitate elimination of fragments, and changes in lithotripter design. This article assesses the utility of these measures through an analysis of contemporary literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC.
authors.forename: Paul D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: McClain
authors.forename: Jessica N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Lange
authors.forename: Dean G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Assimos
keywords: Comminution; Shock wave lithotripsy; Upper urinary tract stones